Icebreaker Audio has announced the release of PortaSynth and Calc-U-Synth, two new sample libraries for Native Instruments Kontakt 5.
PortaSynth is a sample based emulation of a custom circuit bent Yamaha PortaSound PSS-130, which also comes with PortaDrums – a fully featured drum machine.
PortaSynth features
- All instrument sounds sampled chromatically at 24bit, 48kHz quality.
- Bent sound counterparts for each of the sampled sounds.
- Advanced speaker options with 16 speaker impulse responses.
- Built-in distortion, filter and spring reverb effects.
- Key-Click and Background Noise controls.
- Also includes the PortaDrums drum machine
- Extended sound options per drum.
- An on board sequencer.
- EQ, Compressor, and Amp master effects.
- Reverb and Delay Send effects.
The Calc-U-Synth is an emulation of the programmable synth engine of the classic Casio VL-Tone synthesizer.
Calc-U-Synth features
- All waveforms sampled chromatically at 24bit, 48kHz quality.
- Full emulation of the Casio VL-Tone’s programmable synth engine.
- Advanced speaker options with 16 speaker impulse responses.
- Built-in distortion, filter and echo effects.
- Key-Click noise control.
The PortaSynth is available to purchase for £7.50 GBP; Calc-U-Synth is £4.50 GBP. Both libraries are also available as part of the new ToyBreaker Bundle (incl. HandySynth), priced at £12.50 GBP.
More information: Icebreaker Audio
